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Recent Episodes

5 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a House (Even in This Market) - EP214
March 23, 2026

5 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a House (Even in This Market) - EP214

Waiting to buy a home could be costing you more than you think. While most buyers focus on mortgage rates, home prices, and monthly payments, very few stop to consider the true financial cost of waiting—and in many cases, it’...

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LIVE - The FED Just Gave a MAJOR WARNING About the Housing Market
March 18, 2026

LIVE - The FED Just Gave a MAJOR WARNING About the Housing Market

The FED just sent a warning that most people are completely missing and it could have a direct impact on the housing market. With inflation not cooling as fast as expected, rates staying higher for longer, and uncertainty ris...

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EP213 - TRUMP's War Will Have A HUGE IMPACT On Mortgage Interest Rates
March 16, 2026

EP213 - TRUMP's War Will Have A HUGE IMPACT On Mortgage Interest Rates

If you're thinking about buying a home and want to learn the smartest way to get started, visit https://www.theeducatedhomebuyer.com/start. Mortgage rates might not fall anytime soon — and oil prices could be the reason why. ...

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LIVE 03_11_26 - Highest Mortgage Rates In More Than A Month
March 11, 2026

LIVE 03_11_26 - Highest Mortgage Rates In More Than A Month

Mortgage interest rates are moving higher due to uncertainy in the Middle East and how it will impact oil prices and inflation going forward. In this LIVE episode, we’re breaking down what’s really driving mortgage rates, how...

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EP212 - The Housing Market Is IMPROVING!
March 9, 2026

EP212 - The Housing Market Is IMPROVING!

Is the housing market finally starting to improve? In this episode of The Educated Homebuyer , Jeb Smith and mortgage expert Josh Lewis break down Zillow’s latest housing market forecast and what it means for home prices, aff...

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LIVE 03_04_26 - Housing Affordability Will IMPROVE In 2026
March 5, 2026

LIVE 03_04_26 - Housing Affordability Will IMPROVE In 2026

Housing affordability may finally be improving in 2026 — but what does that actually mean for homebuyers? In this episode of The Educated HomeBuyer , Jeb Smith and mortgage expert Josh break down new data suggesting that affo...

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Recent Blog Posts

5 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a House (Even in This Market)
March 23, 2026

5 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a House (Even in This Market)

5 Reasons You Should Buy a House Even in This MarketJosh Lewis & Jeb Smith  •  BuyWise Mortgage & Huntington Beach Real EstateMost buyers today are laser-focused on what buying costs right now: the rate…

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TRUMP's War Will Have A HUGE IMPACT On Mortgage Interest Rates
March 23, 2026

TRUMP's War Will Have A HUGE IMPACT On Mortgage Interest Rates

Why Oil Prices Are Pushing Mortgage Rates Higher — And What California Homebuyers Should Do Right NowThe biggest force moving interest rates in 2026 has nothing to do with the Fed. Here is what is actually happening, and what it means for …

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The Housing Market Is IMPROVING
March 10, 2026

The Housing Market Is IMPROVING

Is the Housing Market Finally Improving? What California Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026By Josh Lewis, Certified Mortgage Consultant & Jeb Smith, Huntington Beach Realtor | The Educated Homebuyer Podcast | Episode 212For the past t…

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